Medical Physicist - Commissioning

Position Summary

The University of North Carolina is seeking a clinical radiation therapy physicist to provide services at two locations: the Department of Radiation Oncology at UNC Cancer Hospital (Chapel Hill) and UNC Cancer Care Center at Rockingham (Eden, NC). This full‑time position will share responsibilities for the two locations with another physicist on staff.

Responsibilities

Provide part‑time clinical radiation therapy physics services at both facilities, together amounting to a full‑time position.

Provide clinical radiation therapy physics services for IMRT/VMAT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS, and brachytherapy programs.

Perform staff physicist duties such as chart checking, machine calibrations, and quality assurance.

Oversee and direct junior staff during acceptance and commissioning of equipment, gathering of dosimetry data, as well as external beam and brachytherapy treatment planning.

Be responsible for the precise and accurate delivery of radiation treatment plans and for the safety of patients and treatment staff.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

MS or PhD in Medical Physics/Physics/Engineering or related field.

ABR board eligible or board certified in Therapeutic Medical Physics.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience in IMRT/VMAT, IGRT and SBRT.

Specific experience with Elekta, Mosaiq, Raystation and RadCalc.

Familiarity with Radiation Safety and State of North Carolina regulations.

Application Instructions

Qualified applicants should submit an application online at The application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), and two professional references with names, titles, email addresses, and phone numbers. Reference providers will be contacted if the applicant is selected.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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